Nature Illuminated: Flora and Fauna from the Court of Emperor Rudolf II (Getty Trust Publications: J. Paul Getty Museum)

I love this book! Even though this is only in a small format, I find it to be a little gem! Not a lot of accompanying text but the information is concise. An excellent selection of botanical illumination of old manuscripts, each colour plate is a joy to behold. For what the book costs I would say that it's really worth having!

This is so far my favorite illumination book and I often just love to open it up and just take in the art.

I have never seen such an amazing compilation of manuscripts and calligraphic examples. I was blown away. The only problem is that the dang pages are so small!! It seems like some detail is lost. This is a big problem for anyone who wants to master some the writing techniques. The Mira calligraphea is the same dang size so no help there either. If anyone knows where I can find larger views please let me know!!!!

This is a great book for those who appreciate beauty in nature. I find that just paging through the gorgeous artwork of natural objects and flowing calligraphy is very soothing. The book is smaller than I expected but its content does not disappoint. Makes a wonderful gift for special friends. I bought my copy for myself but I might buy others in future as gifts for friends.

Such a little jewel of a book! Artists, naturalists, botanical illustrators,art historians, and lovers of beauty will find this tiny volume to be rightup their alley. Smaller than I expected, but perfect.

I got this book for the pictures. I am a watercolor artist and thought I'd like to try painting them. It is an interesting book but not exactly what I thought it would be.

Beautiful - I just wish it were a bigger book. It's only 5" x 7".

A little snippet of the Mira Calligraphiae Monumenta. love this little book

A small book considering this is to showcase this beautiful artwork and illumination work . ..... but though small , it is printed on quality paper and worth the money paid ..... I am pleased to have this in my library . A great little Christmas stocking filler too !

This little book should not be underestimated ! It is a treat of a book for anyone studying botanical illustration to dip into for inspiration. Mine cost less than the price of a magazine, lovely, lovely.

Stunning art and calligraphy.

This is a truly stunning book and a gem of a discovery. The exquisite paintings and decorative script is captivating and inspiring.

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